My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Tennessee
- Price $18.98 - $33.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and inspiring day at the 2nd Annual My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in beautiful Columbia, Maury County! This wonderful event celebrates special needs youth and young adults, expanding the mission of My Day at the Fair, which has supported these incredible individuals for over 16 years. With a goal to honor the memory of William Will Spiess, who believed in the power of friendship, participants can look forward to a fun-filled day supporting local non-profits like the Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee.
Join us at Maury County Park for an exhilarating morning that kicks off with the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and the 1-Mile Trot at 9:00 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoying a leisurely stroll, there's a place for everyone. Plus, every participant who registers by August 25, 2026, will receive a special race t-shirt! Don’t forget to come early for packet pick-up on Friday, September 4th, at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Let’s run together, support our
Join us at Maury County Park for an exhilarating morning that kicks off with the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and the 1-Mile Trot at 9:00 a.m. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoying a leisurely stroll, there's a place for everyone. Plus, every participant who registers by August 25, 2026, will receive a special race t-shirt! Don’t forget to come early for packet pick-up on Friday, September 4th, at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Let’s run together, support our
Organiser's Description
The Maury County Fair and the Knights of Columbus have been supporting Special needs youth and young adults for over 16 years with My Day at the Fair. The 2025 My Day Event hosted over 1,200 special needs youth and young adults along with their caregivers.
Join us for the 2nd Annual My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot, which expands the mission of My Day and honors William Will Spiess who never met a stranger and believed everyone deserved a friend.
Local Maury County non-profit organizations who will benefit from Funds raised at this event include: Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee.
We care deeply about every member of our Maury County Community and hope you will support us in this new venture. We can't wait to see you there!
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
4 to 7 p.m. at St Catherine of Siena Church (3019 Cayce Lane, Columbia, TN 38401)
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church.
PACKET PICK-UP TIPS:
You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; however, you will need to know their date of birth.
Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.
If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the My Day 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH RACE DAY!
Maury County Park (1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)
6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues
7:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:45 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Trot begins
AWARDS:
Results are live, check your time online by scanning the QR code to see if you won an award. If you did win, please see our wonderful volunteers by the Log Cabin to get your award.
5K TOP AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall: Top Male and Female Participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female Participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female Participants
5K AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
1 MILE TROT AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 10-14.
GIVE AWAY
All 5K and 1 mile Trot participants who register by 25 August, 2026 will receive a race t-shirt.
Join us for the 2nd Annual My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot, which expands the mission of My Day and honors William Will Spiess who never met a stranger and believed everyone deserved a friend.
Local Maury County non-profit organizations who will benefit from Funds raised at this event include: Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee.
We care deeply about every member of our Maury County Community and hope you will support us in this new venture. We can't wait to see you there!
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
4 to 7 p.m. at St Catherine of Siena Church (3019 Cayce Lane, Columbia, TN 38401)
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church.
PACKET PICK-UP TIPS:
You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; however, you will need to know their date of birth.
Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.
If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the My Day 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH RACE DAY!
Maury County Park (1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)
6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues
7:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:45 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:00 a.m. - 1-Mile Trot begins
AWARDS:
Results are live, check your time online by scanning the QR code to see if you won an award. If you did win, please see our wonderful volunteers by the Log Cabin to get your award.
5K TOP AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall: Top Male and Female Participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female Participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female Participants
5K AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.
1 MILE TROT AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 10-14.
GIVE AWAY
All 5K and 1 mile Trot participants who register by 25 August, 2026 will receive a race t-shirt.
Races
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My Day 5K
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$33.98
OPENS 04 MAY 26 -
My Day 1 Mile Trot
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$18.98
OPENS 04 MAY 26
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